All Obituaries

Dorothy P. Seay, age 86, of Farmville, Virginia, died December 1, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Paul D. Seay, Sr. and her late partner in life of 17 years, John F. Reynolds.   Dot’s early life began in Nelson County, transitioning to raising a family of her own in Dillwyn, and eventually lived out her later years in Farmville, Virginia.    Dot was a woman of worldly travels and cultural immersion, with some of her fondest experiences...

Franklin Delano Wood, Sr., 79, of New Canton, passed peacefully at his home on Saturday, November 25, 2023.  He was born October 28, 1944 in Buckingham County, a son of the late John Daniel and Annie Warsing Wood.  Franklin is survived by his loving wife, Betty C. Wood; his sons, Franklin D. Wood, Jr. Michael D. Wood and his wife Angie, Bruce A. Wood; daughter in law, Melissa Wood; stepchildren, Gary Pollard, Sherry Pepper, Penny C. Lewis and her husband, Randy; Tammy Bailey and...

James Edward Tyree, Sr., 74 of Dillwyn died peacefully on November 16, 2023. James was born May 14, 1949 in Schuyler, to the late Charles Edward and Mary Letha Snead Tyree. Serving first as a Virginia State Trooper, James retired in 1995 as a special investigator with the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation after 27 years. James and his wife, Jean, have been an active part of the Buckingham Community for over 50 years and are members of Cedar Baptist Church. They were...

Marshall Hugh Bryant, 79, of Appomattox passed on October 27, 2023. He was born February 16, 1944, a son of the late Percy H. and Edna R. Bryant. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 49 years, Lela Stinson Bryant.  Marshall was a U. S. Army veteran and served during  the Vietnam War. He retired from the Virginia Department of Corrections. Most recently he and Gene operated Bryant’s Towing and Recovery Service. He is survived by his son, Marshall Eugene Bryant and...

Joe Daniel Jamerson, Sr., passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023 at the University of Virginia Medical Center surrounded by his family.   Joe was born on January 17, 1946 and was raised on Willis Mountain in Buckingham County, Virginia. He was brought up to serve his Savior, Jesus Christ, work hard, and appreciate the values of country life. As a self-employed well driller, he was known for his work ethic and dependability. Joe was an avid fisherman and fan of NASCAR and Rusty...

May F. Fulcher, 92, of Farmville passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 in Farmville.  She was born May 30, 1931 in Dillwyn to the late James Rosser and Mary Elizabeth Jamerson Fulcher.  May was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Coley R. Fulcher. In addition to being a devoted wife, mother and Granny, her passions included cooking, sewing, bird watching and tending to her 30+ hosta plants and hanging baskets. May’s career spanned many years as a...

Kevin Scott “Andy” Anderson, 53, passed away on October 18, 2023 at Centra Southside Community Hospital in Farmville, surrounded by his wife and children. Kevin was born December 11, 1969 in Charlottesville. Kevin was preceded in death by his mother, Ann Riley; stepfather, Al Riley, and stepsister, Sue Riley. Kevin is survived by his wife of 32 years, Shannon Carroll Anderson; his children, Aaron Scott Anderson and Lauren Blake Anderson (Willie); his grandchildren, Colton Levi...

David Wayne Ripley, Jr. born on July 7, 2005, left this world entirely too soon on October 16, 2023.  He was a true sour patch kid, always saying exactly what was on his mind, whether it was appropriate or not.  He'd then follow it with a grin and a hug to make up for it.  He loved his family (his mom the most), the Xbox, trucks in the mud, mule rides, salad, and mozzarella sticks.  He was his extended family's first baby, and his Aunt Lauren's ride...

Patricia Jean Horne, of Buckingham County, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 15, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her son, William Clinton Stout; her parents, John W. Vaughan, Jr and Mildred M. Vaughan.  She is survived by her husband Ray Vance Horne and her daughter Sharon (Thomas) Hargadon, her sister Cathy Maggard (Bill) and her brother John Vaughan II better known as Junior. She is survived by her grandchildren Todd Elliott, Anthony...

Renita Harris Toney, 65, of Troy, passed peacefully on October 13, 2023.  She was born June 8, 1958, the oldest daughter of the late John Morgan Harris, Sr. and Marjorie Dunning Harris.  Providing care and compassion was an integral part of Renita’s nature and led her to a career as a Licensed Practical Nurse.  She was employed by the Virginia Department of Corrections currently at the Fluvanna Correctional Center. The only thing that rivaled her love of nursing was her...